PLANNING FOR INTERGENERATIONAL FARM & RANCH SUCCESS
@ Harris Family Estate in Luling, TX
Friday May 16th | 9AM-5PM
Co-host Deydra Steans of Black Gold Resourcing, LLC, will be joined by several members of her family to discuss management practices on the ranch and her work with the Texas Grazing Network.
Topics such as grazing, (pecan) orchard production, marketing and succession planning will be covered. We will also discuss the principles of soil health and mitigation of environmental impacts on the land. The Audubon Society will highlight the role of birds in agro-ecosystems. Our sponsor, NRCS, will provide an overview of their programs to support producers.
WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDE:
• Succession planning & heir properties
• Holistic grazing strategies
• Marketing meat locally
• Improving soil health and wildlife habitat
• Stimulating pecan production using natural methods
• Financial assistance programs from USDA
Cost: $20 / Lunch Provided
This event is open to everyone — farmers, ranchers, gardeners, landowners and agricultural enthusiasts alike!
REGISTER HERE for ‘Planning for Intergenerational Farm & Ranch Success’
INSTRUCTORS:
Dr. Ken Mix is the Program director of The Small Producer Initiative at Texas State University and currently teaches entomology, soil health, and crop production, with active research on small producer needs, soil, and water resources. He is a former vegetable producer and currently runs SKM Homestead, a small livestock and mixed produce 50-acre farm in Fentress, Texas.
The National Audubon Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats through science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation efforts. The Audubon Conservation Ranching Program works to help farmers and ranchers graze animals in a way that promotes biodiversity, restores and builds bird habitat, improves water infiltration and promotes better ecosystem functions.